Parvati Valley – probably the most beautiful valley of India

Anxiousness and Frustration kicked in. I comprehended; It was a time for a trip to Himalayas. I anticipated one of the reasons for this restlessness – an unfinished project. Leave everything, its time to go, I thought.             Unlike the previous trips, I wanted some secluded place to spend time with me. Each Himalayan State…

Vashishtha Guha – Other side of Rishikesh II

            Continuing my genuine efforts to show the other side of Rishikesh, here I am; writing on probably one of the greatest places to meditate on Earth – Vashishtha Guha (“Guha” in Garhwali language, spoken mostly in Uttarkhand, means “Cave”). There is an Ashrama built near this cave by Swami Purshottamananda. He was disciple of…

The Beatles Ashram – Other side of Rishikesh

Wet winds, making way through the rainy jungle of Rajaji National Park, lashing on the face was when I realized the inner peace Beatles might have experienced here in Rishikesh city of the Uttarakhand state of India. Memories of last seven days was hovering around me. All the tensions. Freezing cold nights. Jaw-dropping beauty of…

Har-Ki-Doon Trek -Into the lap of Himalayas

                   Sheltering in the dining tent, whole team was pleading the weather god to have mercy on them. Tent was protecting us from the outer atmosphere – snowfall, hailstorm and temperature just below freezing point. Group from other operator had started with their descend. But looking at…

Sikkim Episode (S01E03): One Night @ Gangtok

Gangtok, the capital city of the Indian state of Sikkim, is situated at the altitude of 5200 ft. With a moderate level of population, around 1L, this city is aloof from all the hustle. Gangtok is the main attraction in Sikkim, mostly because it is the gateway to Sikkim as well as some other reasons…

Sikkim Episode (S01E02): Reaching Sikkim

From Delhi, we had a flight to Bagdogara airport on 18th May. We decided to reach Delhi couple of days earlier and roam around some nearby places (which can be accommodated in different post). So let us fast-forward to the Delhi airport. There we were, one hour early, sitting idle. You can’t be creative on…

Sikkim Episode (S01E01): Pre-Sikkim Drama

                              “Family that travels together, stays together”. Travelling is an integrated part of any family, especially when you are born in a Gujarati family (and I am not telling just because I am affiliated to one, but it is universal fact that…

Captivating Kutch

                          One fine sunny day my penchant for driving overtook my fondness towards resting, and finally I was heaved by the inner sense to plan an unplanned Road Trip. Short listing Kutch was not a difficult task as it was the only unexplored region…